principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership Bachelor's · Posted Jan 20, 2026

About this role

AMD is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Markham, Canada. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, CUDA, Linux. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Markham, Canada
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Engineering
Posted
Jan 20, 2026
AI Summary
Lead AI/ML software-hardware co-design efforts to optimize performance of key applications and benchmarks. Drive architectural improvements across AMD's product lines using data-driven analysis. Requires strong programming skills in Python/C++, GPU programming experience (HIP/CUDA/ROCm), and deep knowledge of GPU/CPU architectures and parallel processing models.

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Job description

from AMD careers

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

AMD is looking for a strategic AI/ML SW/HW Co-Design Lead who is passionate about improving the performance of key AI/ML applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.  

 

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI/ML engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution from both SW and HW perspectives. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different architect engineers and teams across AMD.  

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